Description
A classic, moist, and delicious treat that cleverly incorporates zucchini for added moisture and nutrition, making them a perfect guilt-free indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (squeezed to remove excess moisture)
- 3/4 cup (130 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Additional chocolate chips (for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Garnish with additional chocolate chips and a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini to prevent the cookies from becoming too wet.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add nuts or other mix-ins if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chocolate Zucchini Cookies, Zucchini recipe, Zucchini dessert, Chocolate Zucchini